Please carefully read all info before purchasing.
NYSWRC handles all conference payments except for your hotel reservation. We have a block of rooms at the Windrose at a discounted rate. Other discounts are available for multi-night bookings and NY residents, when clicking the hotel booking link, please be sure to click “View More Rates” to choose the best option for you! If you are a tax-exempt organization, please contact the hotel directly.
New this year, our full conference tickets includes ALL FOUR DAYS of sessions at one price! Additionally, for those registering by October 15th, this ticket includes the Thursday night ice breaker and Saturday night banquet dinner!
Note that labs and the specialty sessions are limited sign up and they must be added to your cart along with your general session ticket. We recommend purchasing these with your conference registration as they will sell out closer to the conference dates. You may not attend a lab or specialty session without having a valid single day or full conference ticket.
If you are purchasing tickets for multiple people, be sure to add each one individually to your cart. If you register multiple tickets in your name, we will have no record of the other people at registration or in our membership roster.
Cancellation policy: refunds will be given if you contact info@nyswrc.org on/before October 30th. After that date, there will be a $50 cancellation fee.
Meal Package includes: Friday Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, Saturday Breakfast/Lunch, Sunday Breakfast. Saturday Dinner is included in all FULL conference registrations purchased 10/15 or prior. If you wish to attend only an individual meal, or purchase a ticket for a guest, you must do that separately by purchasing individual meal tickets. Please note: Meal tickets are not available after 10/15 unless cancellations come in.
Current NYSWRC Members get $20 off purchase of any Single Day, Full Conference, Vet Session Registration! Use Code: 26MEMBER to apply discount at checkout! Member codes can be used only for Single Day/Full Conference, RVS or Vet Session Registration. We check all memberships and your registration will be void and refunded if you are not a member and use the code.
This registration includes all sessions Thursday through Sunday. This registration package includes our Thursday evening Ice Breaker and Saturday night banquet dinner. Late Registrants (registering after 10/15) do not have Saturday dinner included.
First Choose your Conference Option(s)!
This ticket is for Friday, November 13th General Sessions Only. This ticket does not include any meals or labs. Sign up for meals and labs must be added additionally.
This ticket is for Saturday, November 14th General Sessions Only. This ticket does not include any meals or labs. You must add those on as additional tickets.
Friday breakfast only
This ticket does not include alcoholic beverages.
This ticket is for Sunday November 15th general sessions ONLY. Sign ups for meals or labs must be added additionally.
Session to be held Friday, November 13th from 11 AM-12 PM.
Next, select your speciality Classes!
Please keep in mind that these sessions have limited attendance. You will want to register early to make sure you secure a spot. There are MANY classes going on in our general session that will be interesting to you as well. Even if you choose not to attend a specialty session, you will still have a VERY fulfilling conference experience!
Join Humane World for Animals on Thursday, November 12th to learn about about humane handling of wildlife calls
○ 9:30 AM Top 10 Tips for Taking Wildlife Calls
○ 10:30 AM Caught in the Middle: Bridging the gap between the public and wildlife control services
○ 11:30 AM Lobbying for Wildlife 101
The Green Chimneys Wildlife Center Tour takes place Thursday, November 12th from 3-5 PM.
Transportation is not provided.
Green Chimneys is about 45 minutes from the venue. You may attend the tour as you travel in but you must pre-register!
Founded in 1947 and headquartered on a farm and wildlife center in Brewster, NY, with a second campus in Carmel, NY, Green Chimneys is recognized as a worldwide leader in animal-assisted therapy and educational activities for children with special needs.
Thursday, November 12th- 10:00 am - 5:30 pm, with breaks.
This is the official Pre-Licensing Course which is a pre-requisite for application for rehabilitation of RVS species in New York State. Attendance is required for the entire class for application for RVS licensing. The afternoon species classes are open to all.
Lecture to be held Friday, November 13th from 1 PM-3 PM.
Then, Select your Meals!
We encourage our attendees to dine together at our daily meals. Meals are an awesome opportunity for networking, chatting with speakers, fellow attendees and relaxing! Saturday night’s banquet dinner is included with all Full Conference Tickets purchased by October 15th. Meals are all held at the venue and make it easy for you to recharge without leaving the comfort of the conference center!
Meals can be purchased individually or as a package.
Package meals include 3 meals Friday, 2 meals Saturday (dinner is already included for Full Conference Registrants) and Sunday Breakfast.
Lunch on Thursday and Sunday is also available for purchase as individual meals.
Saturday Breakfast Only
This ticket does not include alcoholic beverages.
Last, Get your Swag!
Join Peggy Hentz on Thursday, November 12th for a day long seminar (10 AM-5:00 PM) learning the Tools, Tricks and Techniques for Wildlife Capture. Peggy will draw on over 25 years of wildlife experience as she helps keep you on your toes and prepare you for the many rescue situations that may come your way!
Session to be held Saturday 10 AM-12 PM.
Join Nicki Rosenhagen DVM for an interactive workshop on wildlife nutrition.
This ticket includes:
Friday breakfast, lunch and dinner
Saturday breakfast, and lunch
Sunday breakfast
This ticket does not include alcoholic beverages.
Presented by Cornell University Veterinarians.
This workshop features lecture material and demonstrations designed for newly licensed wildlife rehabilitators or individuals interested in becoming licensed. It is a beginner-level course. Fundamental principles and essential basic techniques will be covered regarding the care of injured or ill wildlife patients, in a lecture followed by a hands-on lab. Topics include medical math, needle and syringe handling, sterile technique, patient restraint, physical examination, methods of medication administration, tube feeding, and bandaging.
Presented by Cornell University Veterinarians.
Most wildlife patients will need fluid therapy as part of their medical care. Treatment of dehydration can be a complex process and proper fluid therapy is essential to treatment success. This lecture, followed by a hands-on lab, will cover the basics of fluid therapy, including assessment of need, how to give fluids and what to use, monitoring of response, and species differences.
Conference Shirts will be available for pickup at the registration table at conference!
Session to be held Friday, November 13th from 10-11 AM
If you are only attending one day of the conference, but would like to attend the Thursday Ice Breaker, sign up here.
Ice Breaker is included in full conference registration.
This ticket is for Sunday’s veterinary session from 8:30-12:30 PM. You must be a LICENSED veterinary technician or veterinarian to attend this program. Students currently enrolled in technician or veterinary school are also welcome to attend.
Certificates of Attendance will be issued for Continuing Education credits.
